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Fluoxetine HCL 40 mg Capsule, 30-count

by Direct_Rx · 30 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (72189-505-30)
NDC 72189-0505-30
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72189-505-30 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72189-505-30
Product NDC 72189-505
11-digit billing NDC 72189050530
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 313989
UNII I9W7N6B1KJ
Application # ANDA204597
SPL Set ID 0259db51-e1ff-6e7a-e063-6394a90abace
Established class (EPC) Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-08-07
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE
Substance FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
GCN Seq No 046215
GCN 16355
HICL code 001655
Ingredient (HICL) Fluoxetine Hcl
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H2
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Psychoactive Drugs
HIC3 code H2S
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (Ssris)
AHFS code 28:16.04.20
AHFS class Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
FDB label name FLUOXETINE HCL 40 MG CAPSULE
FDB brand name Fluoxetine Hcl
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AB1 · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72189-505-30 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 72189-0505-30. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
How it works Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerDirect_Rx
Application holderSCIEGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
FDA applicationANDA204597 (ANDA)
Labeler code72189
First marketedAug 2023
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio352 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name FLUOXETINE HCL 40 MG CAPSULE Ingredient Fluoxetine Hcl
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (bothersome thoughts that won't go away and the need to perform certain actions over and over), some eating disorders, and panic attacks (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Fluoxetine is also used to relieve the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It is also used along with olanzapine to treat depression and episodes of depression in people with bipolar I disorder (manic-depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal mo...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Most people don't feel a noticeable difference right away — that's completely normal. It typically takes several weeks to start feeling the full benefit, and some people need a few...
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Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Fluoxetine may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Fluoxetine nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color blue / white
ShapeCapsule
ImprintSG;115
Size21 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.0968 $2.90 / 30 capsules
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Fluoxetine 40 mg 00093-7198-01 Teva 100 capsules $0.052 AB1 Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 16714-0722-02 NorthStar 100 capsules $0.052 AB Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 23155-0030-01 Heritage 100 capsules $0.052 AB1 Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 49483-0703-01 TIME 100 capsules $0.052 AB1 Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 50228-0115-01 ScieGen 100 capsules $0.052 AB1 Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 59651-0900-00 Aurobindo 100 capsules $0.052 — Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 60687-0659-01 American 100 capsules $0.052 AB Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 62332-0024-30 Alembic 30 capsules $0.052 AB1 Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 65862-0194-01 Aurobindo 100 capsules $0.052 AB Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 68001-0401-00 BluePoint 100 capsules $0.052 AB Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 68001-0672-00 BluePoint 100 capsules $0.052 AB Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 68002-0105-01 American 100 capsules $0.052 AB Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 69367-0237-01 Westminster 100 capsules $0.052 AB1 Discontinued —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 72241-0009-05 Modavar 100 capsules $0.052 AB1 Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 72603-0490-01 NorthStar 100 capsules $0.052 AB Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 82009-0102-05 QUALLENT 500 capsules $0.052 AB Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 42543-0727-01 Vensun 100 capsules $0.077 AB1 FDA listed —
Prozac 40 mg 00777-3107-30 Dista 30 capsules $24.203 — Availability likely —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 00615-8183-39 NCS 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 00615-8612-05 NCS 15 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 25000-0149-08 MARKSANS 100 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 42571-0389-01 Micro 100 capsules — AB1 Discontinued —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 43063-0839-30 PD-Rx 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 43063-0993-30 PD-Rx 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 46708-0273-30 Alembic 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 50090-2589-00 A-S 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 50090-5678-00 A-S 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 50090-6064-00 A-S 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 50090-6863-00 A-S 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 50090-7232-00 A-S 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 50090-7899-00 A-S 90 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 50090-7914-00 A-S 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 50090-7915-00 A-S 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 51655-0081-26 Northwind 90 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 51655-0981-26 Northwind 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 63187-0361-30 Proficient 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 67046-0552-03 Coupler 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 67046-1580-03 CouplerLLC 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 68071-2375-03 NuCare 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 68788-7741-01 Preferred 100 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 68788-8618-01 Preferred 100 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 70518-3554-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 71205-0188-30 Proficient 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 71205-0393-30 Proficient 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 71205-0979-00 Proficient 100 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 71209-0042-01 Cadila 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 71335-0827-01 Bryant 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 71335-1145-01 Bryant 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 71335-1482-01 Bryant 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 72162-2221-05 Bryant 500 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 72189-0067-30 DIRECT 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine HCL 40 mgthis 72189-0505-30 Direct_Rx 30 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 72789-0554-21 PD-Rx 21 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Fluoxetine 40 mg 77771-0115-01 RADHA 100 capsules — AB1 FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2023
On the market since
Aug 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Fluoxetine HCl — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 29 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Fluoxetine HCl. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$22.15M
Claims incl. refills
1.9M
Beneficiaries
1.1M
Spend / beneficiary
$19.34
Spend / claim
$11.72
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Fluoxetine HCl — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Fatigue346
Nausea310
Depression264
Diarrhoea245
Anxiety227
Headache224
Dizziness204

Age at onset

Neonate1
Child3
Adolescent6
Adult191
Elderly94

Reporter sex

5,340 reports
Male · 30%
Female · 70%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization1,441
Death482
Disabling147
Life-threatening144
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 412 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
72189-0505-30 You're viewing this 30 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (72189-505-30) 2023-08-07 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 72189-505-30, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 72189-0505-30, written without dashes as 72189050530. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 72189-0505-30, the first segment (72189) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Direct_Rx; the middle segment (0505) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (30) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Direct_Rx. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Direct_Rx is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning 🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Medication Guide
🚨 Boxed Warning 156 words ▾

WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies. These studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in patients over age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressant use in patients aged 65 and older [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1)] . In patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy, monitor closely for worsening and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Advise families and caregivers of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1)] . Fluoxetine is not approved for use in children less than 7 years of age [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1) and USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS (8.4)] . When using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to Boxed Warning section of the package insert for Symbyax.

🎯 Indications and Usage 169 words ▾

Fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of: Acute and maintenance treatment of Major Depressive Disorder [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.1)] . Acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.2)] . Acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe Bulimia Nervosa [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.3)] .

Acute treatment of Panic Disorder, with or without agoraphobia [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.4)] . Fluoxetine and Olanzapine in Combination is indicated for the treatment of: Acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder. Treatment resistant depression (Major Depressive Disorder in patients, who do not respond to 2 separate trials of different antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode).

Fluoxetine monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder or the treatment of treatment resistant depression. When using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the Clinical Studies section of the package insert for Symbyax ®.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2.1Major Depressive Disorder Initial Treatment Adult — Initiate fluoxetine 20 mg/day orally in the morning. Consider a dose increase after several weeks if insufficient clinical improvement is observed. Administer doses above 20 mg/day once daily in the morning or twice daily (i.e., morning and noon).

The maximum fluoxetine dose should not exceed 80 mg/day. In controlled trials used to support the efficacy of fluoxetine, patients were administered morning doses ranging from 20 mg/day to 80 mg/day. Studies comparing fluoxetine 20 mg/day, 40 mg/day, and 60 mg/day to placebo indicate that 20 mg/day is sufficient to obtain a satisfactory response in Major Depressive Disorder in most cases [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.1)].

Pediatric (children and adolescents) — Initiate Fluoxetine 10 mg/day or 20 mg/day. After 1 week at 10 mg/day, increase the dose to 20 mg/day. However, due to higher plasma levels in lower weight children, the starting and target dose in this group may be 10 mg/day.

Consider a dose increase to 20 mg/day after several weeks if insufficient clinical improvement is observed. In the short-term (8 to 9 week) controlled clinical trials of fluoxetine supporting its effectiveness in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, patients were administered fluoxetine doses of 10 to 20 mg/day [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.1)]. All patients — As with other drugs effective in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, the full effect may be delayed until 4 weeks of treatment or longer.

Periodically reassess to determine the need for maintenance treatment. Switching Patients to a Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) — Dosage of a TCA may need to be reduced, and plasma TCA concentrations may need to be monitored temporarily when fluoxetine is coadministered or has been recently discontinued [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2) and DRUG INTERACTIONS (7.7)].

2.2Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Initial Treatment Adult — Initiate fluoxetine 20 mg/day, orally in the morning. Consider a dose increase after several weeks if insufficient clinical improvement is observed. The full therapeutic effect may be delayed until 5 weeks of treatment or longer.

Administer doses above 20 mg/day once daily in the morning or twice daily (i.e., morning and noon). A dose range of 20 mg/day to 60 mg/day is recommended; however, doses of up to 80 mg/day have been well tolerated in open studies of OCD. The maximum fluoxetine dose should not exceed 80 mg/day.

In the controlled clinical trials of fluoxetine supporting its effectiveness in the treatment of OCD, patients were administered fixed daily doses of 20 mg, 40 mg, or 60 mg of fluoxetine or placebo [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.2)]. In one of these studies, no dose-response relationship for effectiveness was demonstrated. Pediatric (children and adolescents) — In adolescents and higher weight children, initiate treatment with a dose of 10 mg/day.

After 2 weeks, increase the dose to 20mg/day. Consider additional dose increases after several more weeks if insufficient clinical improvement is observed. A dose range of 20 mg/day to 60 mg/day is recommended.

In lower weight children, initiate treatment with a dose of 10 mg/day. Consider additional dose increases after several more weeks if insufficient clinical improvement is observed. A dose range of 20 mg/day to 30 mg/day is recommended.

Experience with daily doses greater than 20 mg is very minimal, and there is no experience with doses greater than 60 mg. In the controlled clinical trial of fluoxetine supporting its effectiveness in the treatment of OCD, patients were administered fluoxetine doses in the range of 10 mg/day to 60 mg/day [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.2)]. Periodically reassess to determine the need for treatment.

2.3Bulimia Nervosa Initial Treatment — Administer fluoxetine 60 mg/day in the morning. For some patients it may be advisable to titrate up to this target dose over several days. Fluoxetine doses above 60 mg/day have not been systematically studied in…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 125 words ▾

Fluoxetine capsules, USP 10 mg** are white to off white powder filled in size “4” hard gelatin capsules with opaque light blue colored cap and opaque light orange colored body imprinted “SG” on cap and “113” on body with black ink. Fluoxetine capsules, USP 20 mg** are white to off white powder filled in size “2” hard gelatin capsules with opaque light blue colored cap and opaque light green colored body imprinted “SG” on cap and “114” on body with black ink. Fluoxetine capsules, USP 40 mg** are white to off white powder filled in size “0” hard gelatin capsules with opaque light blue colored cap and opaque white colored body imprinted “SG” on cap and “115” on body with black ink. **Fluoxetine base equivalent.

⛔ Contraindications 184 words ▾

When using fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the Contraindications section of the package insert for Symbyax.

4.1Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluoxetine or within 5 weeks of stopping treatment with fluoxetine is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. The use of fluoxetine within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION (2.9) and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2)]. Starting fluoxetine in a patient who is being treated with MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION (2.10) and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2)].

4.2Other Contraindications The use of fluoxetine is contraindicated with the following: Pimozide [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.11) and DRUG INTERACTIONS (7.7, 7.8)] Thioridazine [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.11) and DRUG INTERACTIONS (7.7, 7.8)] Pimozide and thioridazine prolong the QT interval. Fluoxetine can increase the levels of pimozide and thioridazine through inhibition of CYP2D6. Fluoxetine can also prolong the QT interval.

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

When using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the Warnings and Precautions section of the package insert for Symbyax.

5.1Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), both adult and pediatric, may experience worsening of their depression and/or the emergence of suicidal ideation and behavior (suicidality) or unusual changes in behavior, whether or not they are taking antidepressant medications, and this risk may persist until significant remission occurs. Suicide is a known risk of depression and certain other psychiatric disorders, and these disorders themselves are the strongest predictors of suicide.

There has been a long-standing concern, however, that antidepressants may have a role in inducing worsening of depression and the emergence of suicidality in certain patients during the early phases of treatment. Pooled analyses of short-term placebo-controlled trials of antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) showed that these drugs increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 18 to 24) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders.

Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older. The pooled analyses of placebo-controlled trials in children and adolescents with MDD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders included a total of 24 short-term trials of 9 antidepressant drugs in over 4,400 patients. The pooled analyses of placebo-controlled trials in adults with MDD or other psychiatric disorders included a total of 295 short-term trials (median duration of 2 months) of 11 antidepressant drugs in over 77,000 patients.

There was considerable variation in risk of suicidality among drugs, but a tendency toward an increase in the younger patients for almost all drugs studied. There were differences in absolute risk of suicidality across the different indications, with the highest incidence in MDD. The risk differences (drug versus placebo), however, were relatively stable within age strata and across indications.

These risk differences (drug-placebo difference in the number of cases of suicidality per 1,000 patients treated) are provided in Table 2. Table 2: Suicidality per 1,000 Patients Treated Age Range Drug-Placebo Difference in Number of Cases of Suicidality per 1,000 Patients Treated Increases Compared to Placebo <18 14 additional cases 18-24 5 additional cases Decreases Compared to Placebo 25-64 1 fewer case ≥65 6 fewer cases No suicides occurred in any of the pediatric trials. There were suicides in the adult trials, but the number was not sufficient to reach any conclusion about drug effect on suicide.

It is unknown whether the suicidality risk extends to longer-term use, i.e., beyond several months. However, there is substantial evidence from placebo-controlled maintenance trials in adults with depression that the use of antidepressants can delay the recurrence of depression. All patients being treated with antidepressants for any indication should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, and unusual changes in behavior, especially during the initial few months of a course of drug therapy, or at times of dose changes, either increases or decreases.

The following symptoms, anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity, akathisia (psychomotor restlessness), hypomania, and mania, have been reported in adult and pediatric patients being treated with antidepressants for Major Depressive Disorder as well as for other indications, both psychiatric and nonpsychiatric. Although a causal link between the emergence of such symptoms and either the wors…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults [see BOXED WARNING and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1)] Serotonin Syndrome [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2)] Allergic Reactions and Rash [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.3)] Screening Patients for Bipolar Disorder and Monitoring for Mania/Hypomania [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.4)] Seizures [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.5)] Altered Appetite and Weight [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.6)] Abnormal Bleeding [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.7)] Angle-Closure Glaucoma [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.8)] Hyponatremia [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.9)] Anxiety and Insomnia [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.10)] QT Prolongation [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.11)] Potential for Cognitive and Motor Impairment [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.13)] Discontinuation Adverse Reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.15)] Sexual Dysfunction [see WARNINGS AND FUNCTIONS (5.17)] When using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the Adverse Reactions section of the package insert for Symbyax.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect or predict the rates observed in practice. Multiple doses of fluoxetine have been administered to 10,782 patients with various diagnoses in US clinical trials. In addition, there have been 425 patients administered fluoxetine in panic clinical trials.

The stated frequencies represent the proportion of individuals who experienced, at least once, a treatment-emergent adverse reaction of the type listed. A reaction was considered treatment-emergent if it occurred for the first time or worsened while receiving therapy following baseline evaluation. Incidence in Major Depressive Disorder, OCD, bulimia, and Panic Disorder placebo-controlled clinical trials (excluding data from extensions of trials) — Table 3 enumerates the most common treatment-emergent adverse reactions associated with the use of fluoxetine (incidence of at least 5% for fluoxetine and at least twice that for placebo within at least 1 of the indications) for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, OCD, and bulimia in US controlled clinical trials and Panic Disorder in US plus non-US controlled trials.

Table 5 enumerates treatment-emergent adverse reactions that occurred in 2% or more patients treated with fluoxetine and with incidence greater than placebo who participated in US Major Depressive Disorder, OCD, and bulimia controlled clinical trials and US plus non-US Panic Disorder controlled clinical trials. Table 4 provides combined data for the pool of studies that are provided separately by indication in Table 3. Table 3: Most Common Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions: Incidence in Major Depressive Disorder, OCD, Bulimia, and Panic Disorder Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials 1,2 Percentage of Patients Reporting Event Major Depressive Disorder OCD Bulimia Panic Disorder 1 Incidence less than 1%.

2Includes US data for Major Depressive Disorder, OCD, Bulimia, and Panic Disorder clinical trials, plus non-US data for Panic Disorder clinical trials. 3Denominator used was for males only (N=690 fluoxetine Major Depressive Disorder; N=410 placebo Major Depressive Disorder; N=116 fluoxetine OCD; N=43 placebo OCD; N=14 fluoxetine bulimia; N=1 placebo bulimia; N=162 fluoxetine panic; N=121 placebo panic). Body System/Adverse Reaction Fluoxetine (N=1,728) Placebo (N=975) Fluoxetine (N=266) Placebo (N=89) Fluoxetine (N=450) Placebo (N=267) Fluoxetine (N=425) Placebo (N=342) Body as a Whole Asthenia 9 5 15 11 21 9 7 7 Flu syndrome 3 4 10 7 8 3 5 5 Cardiovascular System Vasodilatation 3 2 5 -- 2 1 1 -- Digestive System Nausea 21 9 26 13 29 11 12 7…

🔄 Drug Interactions ~3 min read ▾

As with all drugs, the potential for interaction by a variety of mechanisms (e.g., pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic drug inhibition or enhancement, etc.) is a possibility.

7.1Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) [See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION (2.9, 2.10), CONTRAINDICATIONS (4.1), and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2)].

7.2CNS Acting Drugs Caution is advised if the concomitant administration of fluoxetine and such drugs is required. In evaluating individual cases, consideration should be given to using lower initial doses of the concomitantly administered drugs, using conservative titration schedules, and monitoring of clinical status [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (12.3)] .

7.3Serotonergic Drugs [See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION (2.9, 2.10), CONTRAINDICATIONS (4.1), and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2)].

7.4Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis (e.g., NSAIDS, Aspirin, Warfarin) Serotonin release by platelets plays an important role in hemostasis. Epidemiological studies of the case-control and cohort design that have demonstrated an association between use of psychotropic drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake and the occurrence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding have also shown that concurrent use of an NSAID or aspirin may potentiate this risk of bleeding. Altered anticoagulant effects, including increased bleeding, have been reported when SNRIs or SSRIs are coadministered with warfarin.

Patients receiving warfarin therapy should be carefully monitored when fluoxetine is initiated or discontinued [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.7)] .

7.5Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) There are no clinical studies establishing the benefit of the combined use of ECT and fluoxetine. There have been rare reports of prolonged seizures in patients on fluoxetine receiving ECT treatment.

7.6Potential for Other Drugs to affect Fluoxetine Drugs Tightly Bound to Plasma Proteins — Because fluoxetine is tightly bound to plasma proteins, adverse effects may result from displacement of protein-bound fluoxetine by other tightly-bound drugs [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (12.3)] .

7.7Potential for Fluoxetine to affect Other Drugs Pimozide — Concomitant use in patients taking pimozide is contraindicated. Pimozide can prolong the QT interval. Fluoxetine can increase the level of pimozide through inhibition of CYP2D6.

Fluoxetine can also prolong the QT interval. Clinical studies of pimozide with other antidepressants demonstrate an increase in drug interaction or QT prolongation. While a specific study with pimozide and fluoxetine has not been conducted, the potential for drug interactions or QT prolongation warrants restricting the concurrent use of pimozide and fluoxetine Thioridazine — Thioridazine should not be administered with fluoxetine or within a minimum of 5 weeks after fluoxetine has been discontinued, because of the risk of QT Prolongation [see CONTRAINDICATIONS (4.2), WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.11), and DRUG INTERACTIONS (7.8)].

In a study of 19 healthy male subjects, which included 6 slow and 13 rapid hydroxylators of debrisoquin, a single 25 mg oral dose of thioridazine produced a 2.4-fold higher Cmax and a 4.5-fold higher AUC for thioridazine in the slow hydroxylators compared with the rapid hydroxylators. The rate of debrisoquin hydroxylation is felt to depend on the level of CYP2D6 isozyme activity. Thus, this study suggests that drugs which inhibit CYP2D6, such as certain SSRIs, including fluoxetine, will produce elevated plasma levels of thioridazine.

Thioridazine administration produces a dose-related prolongation of the QT interval, which is associated with serious ventricular arrhythmias, such as Torsades de Pointes-type arrhythmias, and sudden death. This risk is expected to increase with fluoxetine-induced inhibition of thioridazine metabolism. Drugs Metabolized by CYP2D6 — Fluoxetine inhibits the activity of CYP2D6, and may make individuals with normal CYP2D6 metabolic activity resemble a poor metabolizer.

Coadministration of fluoxetine…

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~2 min read ▾

When using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the Use in Specific Populations section of the package insert for Symbyax.

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/. Risk Summary Available data from published epidemiologic studies and postmarketing reports over several decades have not established an increased risk of major birth defects or miscarriage.

Some studies have reported an increased incidence of cardiovascular malformations; however, these studies results do not establish a causal relationship (see Data). There are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy and risks of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) (see Data) and poor neonatal adaptation with exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), including fluoxetine, during pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations). In rats and rabbits treated with fluoxetine during the period of organogenesis, there was no evidence of developmental effects at doses up to 1.6 and 3.9 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 60 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis.

However, in other reproductive studies in rats, an increase in stillborn pups, a decrease in pup weight, and an increase in pup deaths early after birth occurred at doses that are 1.5 times (during gestation) and 0.97 time (during gestation and lactation) the MRHD given to adolescents on a mg/m 2 basis. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the US general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk Women who discontinue antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continue antidepressants. This finding is from a prospective, longitudinal study that followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy.

Consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions Neonates exposed to fluoxetine and other SSRI or SNRIs late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. Such complications can arise immediately upon delivery.

Reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremors, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. These findings are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of SSRIs and SNRIs or possibly a drug discontinuation syndrome. It should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2)].

Data Human Data — It has been shown that SSRIs (including fluoxetine) can cross the placenta. Published epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to fluoxetine have not established an increased risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, and other adverse developmental outcomes. Several publications reported an increased incidence of cardiovascular malformations in children with in utero exposure to fluoxetine.

However, th…

🆘 Overdosage 107 words ▾

The following have been reported with fluoxetine overdosage: • Seizures, which may be delayed, and altered mental status including coma. • Cardiovascular toxicity, which may be delayed, including QRS and QTc interval prolongation, wide complex tachyarrhythmias, torsade de pointes, and cardiac arrest. Hypertension most commonly seen, but rarely can see hypotension alone or with co-ingestants including alcohol. • Serotonin syndrome (patients with a multiple drug overdosage with other pro-serotonergic drugs may have a higher risk).

Gastrointestinal decontamination with activated charcoal should be considered in patients who present early after a fluoxetine overdose. Consider contacting a Poison Center (1-800-221-2222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdosage management recommendations.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Although the exact mechanism of fluoxetine is unknown, it is presumed to be linked to its inhibition of CNS neuronal uptake of serotonin.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Studies at clinically relevant doses in man have demonstrated that fluoxetine blocks the uptake of serotonin into human platelets. Studies in animals also suggest that fluoxetine is a much more potent uptake inhibitor of serotonin than of norepinephrine. Antagonism of muscarinic, histaminergic, and α1-adrenergic receptors has been hypothesized to be associated with various anticholinergic, sedative, and cardiovascular effects of classical tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) drugs.

Fluoxetine binds to these and other membrane receptors from brain tissue much less potently in vitro than do the tricyclic drugs.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Systemic Bioavailability — In man, following a single oral 40 mg dose, peak plasma concentrations of fluoxetine from 15 ng/mL to 55 ng/mL are observed after 6 to 8 hours. Food does not appear to affect the systemic bioavailability of fluoxetine, although it may delay its absorption by 1 to 2 hours, which is probably not clinically significant. Thus, fluoxetine may be administered with or without food.

Protein Binding — Over the concentration range from 200 ng/mL to 1,000 ng/mL, approximately 94.5% of fluoxetine is bound in vitro to human serum proteins, including albumin and α1-glycoprotein. The interaction between fluoxetine and other highly protein-bound drugs has not been fully evaluated, but may be important. Enantiomers — Fluoxetine is a racemic mixture (50/50) of R-fluoxetine and S-fluoxetine enantiomers.

In animal models, both enantiomers are specific and potent serotonin uptake inhibitors with essentially equivalent pharmacologic activity. The S-fluoxetine enantiomer is eliminated more slowly and is the predominant enantiomer present in plasma at steady state. Metabolism — Fluoxetine is extensively metabolized in the liver to norfluoxetine and a number of other unidentified metabolites.

The only identified active metabolite, norfluoxetine, is formed by demethylation of fluoxetine. In animal models, S-norfluoxetine is a potent and selective inhibitor of serotonin uptake and has activity essentially equivalent to R- or S-fluoxetine. R-norfluoxetine is significantly less potent than the parent drug in the inhibition of serotonin uptake.

The primary route of elimination appears to be hepatic metabolism to inactive metabolites excreted by the kidney. Variability in Metabolism — A subset (about 7%) of the population has reduced activity of the drug metabolizing enzyme cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6). Such individuals are referred to as “poor metabolizers” of drugs such as debrisoquin, dextromethorphan, and the TCAs.

In a study involving labeled and unlabeled enantiomers administered as a racemate, these individuals metabolized S-fluoxetine at a slower rate and thus achieved higher concentrations of S-fluoxetine. Consequently, concentrations of S-norfluoxetine at steady state were lower. The metabolism of R-fluoxetine in these poor metabolizers appears normal.

When compared with normal metabolizers, the total sum at steady state of the plasma concentrations of the 4 active enantiomers was not significantly greater among poor metabolizers. Thus, the net pharmacodynamic activities were essentially the same. Alternative, nonsaturable pathways (non-2D6) also contribute to the metabolism of fluoxetine.

This explains how fluoxetine achieves a steady-state concentration rather than increasing without limit. Because fluoxetine’s metabolism, like that of a number of other compounds including TCAs and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), involves the CYP2D6 system, concomitant therapy with drugs also metabolized by this enzyme system (such as the TCAs) may lead to drug interactions [see DRUG INTERACTIONS (7.7)]. Accumulation and Slow Elimination — The relatively slow elimination of fluoxetine (elimination half-life of…

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 183 words ▾

16.1How Supplied Fluoxetine Capsules, USP 10 mg** are white to off white powder filled in size “4” hard gelatin capsules with opaque light blue colored cap and opaque light orange colored body imprinted “SG” on cap and “113” on body with black ink. Bottles of 30 NDC 50228-113-30 Bottles of 100 NDC 50228-113-01 Bottles of 500 NDC 50228-113-05 Bottles of 1000 NDC 50228-113-10 Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 20 mg** are white to off white powder filled in size “2” hard gelatin capsules with opaque light blue colored cap and opaque light green colored body imprinted “SG” on cap and “114” on body with black ink.

Bottles of 30 NDC 50228-114-30 Bottles of 100 NDC 50228-114-01 Bottles of 500 NDC 50228-114-05 Bottles of 1000 NDC 50228-114-10 Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 40 mg** are white to off white powder filled in size “0” hard gelatin capsules with opaque light blue colored cap and opaque white colored body imprinted “SG” on cap and “115” on body with black ink. Bottles of 30 NDC 72189-505-30 Bottles of 100 NDC 50228-115-01 Bottles of 500 NDC 50228-115-05 **Fluoxetine base equivalent.

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16.2Storage and Handling Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

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Fluoxetine capsules, USP are a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor for oral administration. It is designated (±)-N-methyl-3-phenyl-3- [(α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyl)oxy]propylamine hydrochloride and has the empirical formula of C 17H 18F 3NO•HCl. Its molecular weight is 345.79.

The structural formula is: [Chemical Structure] Fluoxetine hydrochloride, USP is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 14 mg/mL in water. Each capsule contains fluoxetine hydrochloride equivalent to 10 mg (32.3 μmol), 20 mg (64.7 μmol), or 40 mg (129.3 μmol) of fluoxetine. The capsules also contain the following inactive ingredients: pregelatinized starch (maize [corn]), colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, sodium lauryl sulphate, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, and titanium dioxide.

In addition 20 mg capsules also contains D&C Yellow #10 and 10 mg capsules also contains FD&C Yellow #6. The capsules are printed with edible ink containing black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution.

💬 Medication Guide ~3 min read ▾

Medication Guide Fluoxetine Capsules, USP (floo ox' e teen) Read the Medication Guide that comes with fluoxetine capsules before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.

Talk with your healthcare provider if there is something you do not understand or want to learn more about. What is the most important information I should know about fluoxetine capsules? Fluoxetine capsules and other antidepressant medicines may cause serious side effects, including: 1.

Suicidal thoughts or actions: Fluoxetine capsules and other antidepressant medicines may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, or young adults within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. Depression or other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts or actions. Watch for these changes and call your healthcare provider right away if you notice: New or sudden changes in mood, behavior, actions, thoughts, or feelings, especially if severe.

Pay particular attention to such changes when fluoxetine capsules are started or when the dose is changed. Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider and call between visits if you are worried about symptoms. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, or call 911 if an emergency, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: attempts to commit suicide acting on dangerous impulses acting aggressive or violent thoughts about suicide or dying new or worse depression new or worse anxiety or panic attacks feeling agitated, restless, angry or irritable trouble sleeping an increase in activity or talking more than what is normal for you other unusual changes in behavior or mood Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, or call 911 if an emergency.

Fluoxetine capsules may be associated with these serious side effects: 2. Serotonin Syndrome. This condition can be life-threatening and may include: agitation, hallucinations, coma or other changes in mental status coordination problems or muscle twitching (overactive reflexes) racing heartbeat, high or low blood pressure sweating or fever nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea muscle rigidity dizziness flushing tremor seizures 3.

Severe allergic reactions: trouble breathing swelling of the face, tongue, eyes or mouth rash, itchy welts (hives) or blisters, alone or with fever or joint pain 4. Abnormal bleeding: Fluoxetine capsules and other antidepressant medicines may increase your risk of bleeding or bruising, especially if you take the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin ®, Jantoven ®), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs, like ibuprofen or naproxen), or aspirin. 5.

Visual problems: eye pain changes in vision swelling or redness in or around the eye Only some people are at risk for these problems. You may want to undergo an eye examination to see if you are at risk and receive preventative treatment if you are. 6.

Seizures or convulsions 7. Manic episodes: greatly increased energy severe trouble sleeping racing thoughts reckless behavior unusually grand ideas excessive happiness or irritability talking more or faster than usual 8. Changes in appetite or weight.

Children and adolescents should have height and weight monitored during treatment. 9. Low salt (sodium) levels in the blood.

Elderly people may be at greater risk for this. Symptoms may include: headache weakness or feeling unsteady confusion, problems concentrating or thinking or memory problems 10. Changes in the electrical activity of your heart (QT prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia including Torsades de Pointes).

This condition can be life threatening. The symptoms may include: fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat shortness of breath dizziness or fainting ​11. Sexual problems (dysfunction).…

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